Find out how popular the last name Revelo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Revelo.

Revelo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Revelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revelo in America

Revelo is the 38484th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revelo surname appeared 575 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Revelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revelo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Revelo

The surname "REVELO" is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the provinces of Seville and Cadiz.

The name "REVELO" is derived from the Spanish verb "revelar," which means "to reveal" or "to uncover." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in uncovering or revealing information, secrets, or knowledge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "REVELO" can be found in the archives of the Catholic Church in Seville, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals bearing this surname within the local community.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Diego Revelo (1612-1691) was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed significantly to the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Seville and surrounding areas.

In the early 19th century, a prominent military officer named Juan Revelo (1785-1857) played a crucial role in the Spanish resistance against the French invasion during the Peninsular War. His exploits and bravery were documented in various historical accounts of the time.

Another individual of note was María Revelo (1820-1892), a celebrated author and poet from Cadiz. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, garnered widespread acclaim and influenced the literary landscape of her era.

In the late 19th century, a wealthy landowner named Francisco Revelo (1845-1912) owned vast estates in the region of Andalusia. His involvement in local politics and philanthropic endeavors left a lasting impact on the communities in which he lived.

It is important to note that while these examples highlight some notable individuals bearing the surname "REVELO," the name has been carried by countless others throughout history, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revelo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Revelo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Revelo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Revelo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Revelo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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